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PROTECT OUR WATER AND OUR AGRICULTURAL LAND - WE OPPOSE THE RE-ZONING OF 2285 BATTERSEA ROAD
Final supporters
BPE Development is proposing to build at Inn and Spa at this site. You can find the BPE proposal at: https://www.2285battersea-unityproject.ca/
This project will require an Official Plan amendment and re-zoning. Notwithstanding that BPE has only completed Step One of the Planning Process, continuous work has been ongoing on this site since last summer to prepare it for the proposed development. To date only two permits have been issued, both under the current General Agricultural zoning. A building permit was issued to relocate a small barn and an entrance permit was issued for an entrance for a "driveway" off of Unity Rd. Although the BPE proposal clearly identifies the small barn as being an equipment storage building for their proposed development and the entrance as an entrance for an access road for deliveries and staff parking, City Planning and Engineering staff have approved these permits based on current zoning.
There has been considerable digging and rock-breaking on site to the point that all of the foundations for the proposed buildings and spa complex have now been excavated. From the City Planning perspective, this work is allowed. We fundamentally disagree. The City is well aware of the proposal and that the work being done has nothing to do with any of the 13 allowed uses for the current zoning as detailed at By-Law 76-26.
Local residents have a number of concerns with this proposed development, with water being the principal concern. We are all on wells and water in this area is a challenge. The City's Official plan identify this site as having moderate to high ground water sensitivity (Schedule 11A) and being highly vulnerable from a source water perspective (schedule 11B).
Other significant concerns are increased traffic, noise and the fact that this development would fundamentally change the character of the local neighbourhood.
You can find more detail on the community perspective on the GRA Website: http://www.glenburnie.ca/More like this
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I drove by this proposal the other day and was really surprised by what appears to be an out of control project. It does not seem to fit the rural community surrounding it at all. The new entrance off Unity Road has definitly changed the rural charactor of the location.
In addition to aforementioned details outlined in above letter the City of Kingston geological plan indicates sensitive and unstable area containing limestone, (karst) and possible caves.
BPE has indicated plans to use a right of way on our property for a service entrance for their proposed resort. This would potentially cause excessive noise, traffic and lighting right on our property. We are opposed to this, and to the entire project. It is unfortunate that they disregard the community closest to them.
This is a terrible example of a developer coming in and assuming he can do anything he wants regardless of the consequences because he is being backed by large sums of money. It would seem to me the the thousands of other tax payers should be listened to first. As a former resident of Unity Road, I understand the importance of the delicate balance of the water table. I also respect the attraction of living in a peaceful rural environment, a goal for all of the residents in the area. Increase in traffic and pollution as well as standing open water across from a school are good reasons to keep this variance denied.
While generally not opposed to new development, this Inn & Spa development does not seem needed in this buccolic rural community and constuction that might require blasting and the developed project's water use/disposal might well stress local purity and availability.
Concerned about additional traffic and effect on water table.
I'm against this developer
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
PROTECT OUR WATER AND OUR AGRICULTURAL LAND - WE OPPOSE THE RE-ZONING OF 2285 BATTERSEA ROAD
Final supporters
BPE Development is proposing to build at Inn and Spa at this site. You can find the BPE proposal at: https://www.2285battersea-unityproject.ca/
This project will require an Official Plan amendment and re-zoning. Notwithstanding that BPE has only completed Step One of the Planning Process, continuous work has been ongoing on this site since last summer to prepare it for the proposed development. To date only two permits have been issued, both under the current General Agricultural zoning. A building permit was issued to relocate a small barn and an entrance permit was issued for an entrance for a "driveway" off of Unity Rd. Although the BPE proposal clearly identifies the small barn as being an equipment storage building for their proposed development and the entrance as an entrance for an access road for deliveries and staff parking, City Planning and Engineering staff have approved these permits based on current zoning.
There has been considerable digging and rock-breaking on site to the point that all of the foundations for the proposed buildings and spa complex have now been excavated. From the City Planning perspective, this work is allowed. We fundamentally disagree. The City is well aware of the proposal and that the work being done has nothing to do with any of the 13 allowed uses for the current zoning as detailed at By-Law 76-26.
Local residents have a number of concerns with this proposed development, with water being the principal concern. We are all on wells and water in this area is a challenge. The City's Official plan identify this site as having moderate to high ground water sensitivity (Schedule 11A) and being highly vulnerable from a source water perspective (schedule 11B).
Other significant concerns are increased traffic, noise and the fact that this development would fundamentally change the character of the local neighbourhood.
You can find more detail on the community perspective on the GRA Website: http://www.glenburnie.ca/32 Comments
Water, Water, Water...that's my primary concern. Based on meetings held with BPE, last year, I do not believe we are getting an accurate or complete picture of how this development may unfold and how it could affect the aquifers and our lives in this neighbourhood. Given the progress, to date, of the development, in the absence of proper permits, approvals and general oversight,I am not confident that the city"s administration has the environment and the local citizens basic needs clearly in mind. I am also not confident that they will act to protect local interests when those interests are in conflict with business and development. I believe it is vital that we ensure our voices continue to be heard and listened to.
I drove by this proposal the other day and was really surprised by what appears to be an out of control project. It does not seem to fit the rural community surrounding it at all. The new entrance off Unity Road has definitly changed the rural charactor of the location.
In addition to aforementioned details outlined in above letter the City of Kingston geological plan indicates sensitive and unstable area containing limestone, (karst) and possible caves.
BPE has indicated plans to use a right of way on our property for a service entrance for their proposed resort. This would potentially cause excessive noise, traffic and lighting right on our property. We are opposed to this, and to the entire project. It is unfortunate that they disregard the community closest to them.
This is a terrible example of a developer coming in and assuming he can do anything he wants regardless of the consequences because he is being backed by large sums of money. It would seem to me the the thousands of other tax payers should be listened to first. As a former resident of Unity Road, I understand the importance of the delicate balance of the water table. I also respect the attraction of living in a peaceful rural environment, a goal for all of the residents in the area. Increase in traffic and pollution as well as standing open water across from a school are good reasons to keep this variance denied.
While generally not opposed to new development, this Inn & Spa development does not seem needed in this buccolic rural community and constuction that might require blasting and the developed project's water use/disposal might well stress local purity and availability.
Concerned about additional traffic and effect on water table.
I'm against this developer
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Water, Water, Water...that's my primary concern. Based on meetings held with BPE, last year, I do not believe we are getting an accurate or complete picture of how this development may unfold and how it could affect the aquifers and our lives in this neighbourhood. Given the progress, to date, of the development, in the absence of proper permits, approvals and general oversight,I am not confident that the city"s administration has the environment and the local citizens basic needs clearly in mind. I am also not confident that they will act to protect local interests when those interests are in conflict with business and development. I believe it is vital that we ensure our voices continue to be heard and listened to.